What does BID stand for?

BID stands for "bis in die," which is a Latin term meaning "twice a day." In medical practice, when a medication is prescribed to be taken BID, it indicates that the patient should take the medication two times within a 24-hour period. This dosing schedule is often used to maintain a consistent level of medication in the bloodstream, ensuring effectiveness while managing the timing of the doses appropriately. Understanding this abbreviation is important for both healthcare providers and patients to ensure proper adherence to medication regimens. The other options represent different dosing frequencies that do not align with the definition of BID.